Update: Toys for Tots donations taken in Smithfield have been returned

Update: The toys taken from Smithfield have been returned. Smithfield police tell NewsChannel 3 that the women called police after seeing the story on TV. Police believe the act was due to a miscommunication and that there was no criminal intent. The women will not be facing any charges.

“I want to thank the Smithfield Police Department, Fire Department and NewsChannel 3 for all the efforts getting the word out and because of that something good happened,” explained Toys for Tots Area Coordinator Elizabeth Moose.

Smithfield, Va. – With just days left before Christmas, Toys for Tots volunteers in Isle of Wight are hard at work making sure those without have a little something under the tree. But Monday morning, Smithfield Police say someone took advantage of their good will.

When the area’s coordinator, Elizabeth Moose went to pick up donations at the Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department an entire box was missing.

“Absolute horror,” Moose says. “It takes the wind right out of your sail.”

Police say two women in a blue minivan, one who used a red walker, came by the fire station pretending to be Toys for Tots volunteers.

4 comments

Bob

Adam

You pray? I think that pretty much contradicts just about every religion out there to pray someone a horrible death. While I think these are horrible people, I pray they do the right thing and return the toys and that their children also have a Merry Christmas.